The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 60,200
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 26,200
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 43 AMG is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1442
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
1810
2020
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
1820
2062
1810 mm
Width
1820 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1442 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
2840
4686
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
2712
4769
4686 mm
Length
4769 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1690 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
2225 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
191 kg
11.3 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
V6 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
362 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 bhp
104 bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
520 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
520 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

169 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
4.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4.67 kg/bhp
14.41 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
36 mpg
66 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
54 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
1012 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
147.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
178 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
541 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data